Bloyet's haplo
📖 Overview
Bloyet's haplo (Astatotilapia bloyeti), first described by Sauvage, 1883 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 15.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cichlidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Bloyet's haplo is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bloyet's haplo is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooding by females.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C ; 17°N - 12°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astatotilapia sparsidens | Hilgendorf | 1905 | Synonym |
| Astatotilapia strigigena | Pfeffer | 1893 | Synonym |
| Chromis strigigena | Pfeffer | 1893 | Synonym |
| Ctenochromis strigigena | Pfeffer | 1893 | Synonym |
| Haplochromis bloyeti | Sauvage | 1883 | Synonym |
| Haplochromis sparsidens | Hilgendorf | 1905 | Synonym |
| Haplochromis strigigena | Pfeffer | 1893 | Synonym |
| Hemichromis bloyeti | Sauvage | 1883 | Synonym |
| Paratilapia bloyeti | Sauvage | 1883 | Synonym |
| Paratilapia kilossana | Steindachner | 1914 | Synonym |
| Tilapia bloyeti | Sauvage | 1883 | Synonym |
| Tilapia sparsidens | Hilgendorf | 1905 | Synonym |
| Tilapia strigigena | Pfeffer | 1893 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Bloyet's haplo.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 36 records indexed .
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